<p>I'm looking for schools that don't require an audition to major in music, preferably a BA, but BM is fine. I am open to majoring in music, musicology/ethnomusicology or music history (preferred), maybe music business or industry or tech - preferably not theory or comp. No performance majors.
Helps if you can double major at the college in marketing or business, and please no schools that are super selective. I'd prefer one in the west, definitely don't want anything too south, but east is fine too, as long as it's within an hour and a half of a major city.
Help a girl out?</p>
<p>Many colleges and universities will allow you to major in music history/ethnomusicology for a BA although I suspect it might be difficult to avoid theory altogether. If you are interested in music industry, maybe Drexel University in Philadelphia. They do have some required theory courses, although my understanding is that the majors mostly dislike these courses, so you would be in good company. (I happen to live in Philly and was discussing this program yesterday with one of its teachers, so it pops into my head.) University of Pennsylvania has a good non-performance music department, but you would need to take a few theory/comp courses.</p>
<p>I suspect any academic music BA is going to require music theory, in that it is intrinsic to studying music, whether it is ethno music, musicology, history of music, you need it to understand the music. I suspect that any kind of music tech program will require some theoretical foundation as well, they are usually pretty intense programs from what I know.</p>
<p>Music business may not require theory, that is more from a business perspective and is likely more geared towards management and such…</p>
<p>Only way to know is to start looking at college websites and see what the programs require. Theory takes discipline, but it isn’t the end of the world, either, some people even enjoy it:)</p>
<p>OP only said she didn’t want to major in theory. She expressed no aversion to taking theory classes.</p>
<p>There are hundreds of schools where one could double major in (BA) music and business, ranging from directional state universities to elite institutions, especially if one isn’t picky about geography or specific music related programs.</p>
<p>Can you be more specific as to your career goals? Any decent ethnomusicology program is going to require a lot of theory classes because you’ll be analyzing all types of works. Most schools don’t have undergrad programs in Music History or Musicology- those are graduate degrees and after that, a PhD is almost a must.</p>
<p>Yes, stradmom is right, I have no problem with theory courses. In fact, next year as a senior I’m going to be taking AP Music Theory which is an every day, all year long class. I just don’t want to major in theory or comp, but I’d be totally cool with taking classes in them for my major.</p>
<p>A little background - I don’t play any instruments. I want to learn how to play guitar and keyboard. The only instrument that I’m proficient in is voice, I sing, I’m not classically trained but I’m adept enough in it that I could potentially get a career in singing a contemporary style like rock or pop.</p>
<p>My ideal career would be as a performer in a band, something alternative or indie. Popular enough to make a living, but not household-name-world-famous level. Of course, although that’s my dream, I don’t necessarily expect my life to pan out that way, and if it doesn’t work out for me I still want a career in music one way or another. I’m open to the possibility of my career/life going many different routes and I might pursue music to the graduate level if it seems right at the time.</p>
<p>I’ve tried doing some Google searches, but so far I’m mostly out of luck, many of the schools that don’t require an audition are incredibly selective schools like Yale, Stanford, and Washington U. So what I’m looking for is someone to point me in the right direction, maybe compile a list or show me one that’s already been put together?</p>
<p>Check out Bennington. [Bennington:</a> Music](<a href=“http://www.bennington.edu/academics/areasstudy/Music.aspx]Bennington:”>http://www.bennington.edu/academics/areasstudy/Music.aspx) The curriculum is flexible, independent and interdisciplinary. Not near a city but there is a field work semester every winter, and many head to cities for work or internships then. Departments like music, dance or art are very open to a variety of skill types and levels.</p>
<p>Sarah Lawrence, and Vassar, might also be possibilities.</p>
<p>compmom - Bennington’s looks like a good program, but the school NEEDS to be near a major city. Vassar’s too selective, and besides, I would really really prefer it if the major city is not NYC for personal reasons (I would much much prefer something in the west anyways), although if I like the school enough I might be open to possibilities.</p>
<p>Does anyone know if Lewis & Clark College requires auditions? I checked all over the site and could not find anything.</p>
<p>Only for scholarships: [Scholarships</a> - Music - College of Arts and Sciences - Lewis & Clark](<a href=“http://college.lclark.edu/departments/music/scholarships/]Scholarships”>Scholarships -Music - Lewis & Clark)</p>
<p>This might be a good fit. It’s funny that I suggested Bennington: many students seem to apply to both Bennington and Lewis and Clark. Goucher too- check that out (Baltimore).</p>
<p>This may be out in left field (errr left coast 
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But give it a look:
[College</a> of Creative Studies, UC Santa Barbara - What is CCS?](<a href=“http://www.ccs.ucsb.edu/welcome/]College”>http://www.ccs.ucsb.edu/welcome/)</p>
<p>The UCSB College of Creative Studies</p>
<p>Another interesting “customized program” option is Cal Arts degree in Musical Arts:</p>
<p><a href=“http://music.calarts.edu/programs/musical-arts[/url]”>http://music.calarts.edu/programs/musical-arts</a></p>
<p>compmom - I think so too - I’ve been looking at L&C for a few months and I absolutely love it. Plus, I have a friend in real life who’s going there (class of 18) and a close online friend in the area, so I wouldn’t be completely alone. They don’t seem to have a major in business or marketing, but academically they seem to be a pretty good fit, as long as I do well on my tests. My GPA is a bit on the low side.</p>
<p>Anyone know anything about L&C’s financial aid opportunities? I’m from a very low income family, plus my brother put off college for a long time and is likely going either to CU Boulder or CSU-Fort Collins, both in state, this fall - meaning the expenses would add up from two kids going to college. I don’t want to fall in love with a school, get in, and have to decline because I can’t afford it.</p>
<p>musicamusica- as much as I would love to go to a UC school, I don’t think it’s realistic for me based on my GPA and income. Don’t know much about Cal Arts, though I know some people who are going there. Looks like something that requires an audition.</p>